Arabic Vocabulary Builder

Lugha Nour was initially developed alongside the Attakallum series, which continues to serve as the main framework for the vocabulary flashcards. The vocabulary has been expanded with additional words, synonyms, antonyms, plural forms, and notes gathered from standard Arabic references to support review and deeper learning. The content will continue to grow as my studies progress, in sha Allah.

Attakallum is a comprehensive Arabic language curriculum designed for non-native speakers, with a focus on practical communication and gradual skill development. In 2017, the series received an award from the Academy of the Arabic Language in Cairo for Best Arabic Coursebook for Foreigners. The series is best studied with a teacher.

The curriculum follows a structured progression from Starter through Upper-Intermediate levels. Its vocabulary and graded progression can also provide useful preparation for students working toward Arabic language proficiency assessments, including the Hamzah Arabic Language Test.

More information can be found at the official Attakallum website.

You can also read a detailed review at Arabic for Nerds.

The Hamza Academic Test is a computerized Arabic language proficiency assessment developed by the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language (KSGAAL) for non-native speakers of Arabic. It is designed in alignment with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and assesses proficiency across four language skills: listening, reading, writing, and speaking.

Official Page: KSGAAL Educational Programs

Key Aspects of the Hamza Test:

• Skills Assessed: Listening comprehension, reading comprehension, writing, and speaking
• Proficiency Levels: CEFR levels A2, B1, B2, and C1
• Format: Computerized, either at accredited testing centers or remotely online
• Duration: 155 minutes
• Structure: 75 assessment items across the four language skills
• Intended Users: Arabic learners and teachers, universities and Arabic-language institutes, and employers or other institutions seeking to assess Arabic proficiency

Test Structure:

• Listening: 30 multiple-choice questions based on a range of audio passages
• Reading: 40 multiple-choice questions based on a range of written texts
• Writing: One essay on a general topic, approximately 200 to 250 words
• Speaking: Four tasks involving responses to general questions and speaking on a general topic

The test may be taken at accredited testing centers or remotely, subject to the Academy's current registration and testing arrangements.

The resources on Lugha Nour are intended to support, not replace, classroom instruction, guidance from a teacher, and your own dedicated study.